He was born Nov. 6, 1918, in Calais, Vt., the son of William L. and Lena (Weeks) Roya.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy 19th Seabee Construction Battalion.

He worked as a dairy farmer, carpenter and construction superintendent for Wright & Morrissey Construction.

Survivors include three children, Steven Roya, of Pine Island, Bill Roya, of Irasburg, Vt., and Debbie Roya, of Clearwater; his wife, Lucile, of Lecanto; a brother, Cleave Roya, of Barberville; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and stepchildren.